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PCA cement consumption forecast positive
After seven straight years of declines, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) expects cement consumption to increase modestly this year and at a greater rate in 2013 and 2014. PCA is basing its forecast on stronger-than-expected job creation and the construction industry’s… Keep Reading
Graniterock hosting job and educational fair
Graniterock is hosting its fifth annual Construction Career Day on Friday, May 4, at A.R. Wilson Quarry in Aromas, Calif. The day is designed for Santa Cruz County high school students and will spotlight the career paths the construction industry has to offer.… Keep Reading
LiuGong names Eastern regional sales manager
LiuGong Construction Machinery has promoted Terry Ober to Eastern regional sales manager. Ober, who previously served as Northeast territory manager, will spearhead LiuGong’s dealer recruitment and training efforts, as well as support sales in the eastern part of the United… Keep Reading
MSHA releases latest mine fatality update
The Mine Safety and Health Administration reports 10 miners died in work-related accidents at U.S. mines during the first three months of 2012. Six of the deaths were coal mining related while the other four involved powered haulage, a fall… Keep Reading
Johnson Crushers names parts sales coordinator
Johnson Crushers International Inc. has promoted Justin Friedman to parts sales coordinator. Friedman has spent seven years with Johnson Crushers, working in both the parts and shipping departments. Keep Reading
Vulcan Materials announces earnings improvement
Vulcan Materials Co., the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates, today announced what it calls significantly improved results for the first quarter ended March 31. Don James, chairman and CEO, said, "Our aggregates business delivered another quarter of strong improvement… Keep Reading
Martin Marietta taking case to Vulcan Materials shareholders
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. is sending a letter to the shareholders of Vulcan Materials Co., soliciting votes for four independent director candidates nominated by Martin Marietta to serve on the Vulcan Materials board. The four candidates would serve as the… Keep Reading
Dassault Systèmes acquires Gemcom Software
Vancouver-based Gemcom Software International has signed an agreement to be acquired by Dassault Systèmes, which provides businesses like aggregate producers with virtual universes in which they can achieve more sustainable innovations. Together, Gemcom and Dassault Systèmes will be creating a… Keep Reading
Senate, House name highway bill conferees
The U.S Senate named 14 of its members as conferees on the surface transportation reauthorization bill, and the U.S. House of Representatives named 33 of its members as conferees. The first conference meeting is expected to be held May 8.… Keep Reading
